New Zealand / Hawke's Bay

Man reported overdue from Hawke's Bay track found safe

09:55 am on 8 March 2021

A man missing in the Boundary Stream/Shine Falls area overnight has been found safe and well.

Shine Falls, Hawke's Bay. Photo: 123rf

The man, in his 40s, had failed to return to his vehicle on Heays Access Road as expected on Sunday evening.

Police and LandSAR began a search for him overnight, and police made a public appeal for sightings or information.

Police confirmed around 9.30am that walker had been located.